Airmanship, Professionalism, Responsibility

Question 1

Define: Professionalism

Answer 1

Meticulous adherence to undeviating courtesy, honesty, and responsibility in ones dealings with customers and associates, plus a level of excellence that goes over and above the commercial considerations and legal requirements.

Question 2

What is different about piloting for personal reasons vs. piloting for hire or reward?

Answer 2

Personal = likely to be for a hobby
Hire or reward = may be required to fly in conditions that are legal but lower than personal minimas.

Question 3

Define: Efficiency

Answer 3

Doing something well within the time allocated.

Question 4

Define: Effectiveness

Answer 4

Concentrating on tasks that move you closer to the objective.

Question 5

What is the primary responsibility of flight crew?

Answer 5

To safely operate the aircraft.

Question 6

Is it better to be effective or efficient?

Answer 6

Effective

Question 7

Who is the PIC responsible to in carrying out his or her duties?

Answer 7

Responsible for the safe operation of aircraft in flight, safety and well-being of all passengers and crew, and the safety of cargo carried.

Question 8

Who is the co-pilot responsible to in carrying out his or her duties?

Answer 8

• PIC
• In the event of an incapacitation of the PIC , the first officer will assume command

Question 9

What are the key features of good and safe airmanship?

Answer 9

• Consistent use of good judgement
• Developed skills to accomplish flight objectives
• Uncompromising flight discipline developed through systematic skill acquisition and proficiency
• High state of situational awareness through one’s knowledge of self, aircraft, team, environment, and risk.